Letters to the editor: Nov. 9

Obama might have
won, but America lost

Obama won, but America lost. America has turned her back on God, our nation has chosen a leader that supports abortion, the gay lifestyle and deception. A leader who has openly lied to the people, who has ignored the laws he swore an oath to uphold. A leader who chose political gain over the lives of four Americans, who sees his political agenda more important than the good of the nation. America has lost because we will have at least four more years of these behaviors. How sad for our country.

He has a second term because the media ignored his shortcomings while demonizing those who opposed him. He won because he has deceived the youth of our voters, because those who profit from his actions put profit over country. If America survives the next four years many of our freedoms and liberties will not. I ask forgiveness from our maker for the sins of America and ask others to join me in prayer for America.

Roy Breece

Lafayette

How did Ritz win?
People agreed with her

Thursday's front page article is extremely upsetting to me. Not that Glenda Ritz "surprisingly" won the election, but that the governor considers her an obstacle in the path of his agenda. Her opponent lost because people involved in the everyday affairs of education saw the destruction it was creating. How can you rebuild a structure you continually tear down?

Kay Miller

Lafayette

What kind of champ are you after hurricane?

When was the last time you knew what it was like to be in need? Do you know what it is like to lose everything within minutes? Greater Lafayette is a blessed community - protected from natural disasters and financially insulated from the recession by corporations such as Caterpillar, Alcoa, Subaru and educational institutions such as Purdue.

The Northeast was recently rocked by Hurricane Sandy. Many people lost their homes, possessions, even the geography that represented their town. Some people lost loved ones in the relentless torrent.

So how far away are you in Lafayette? Are you far enough removed to dismiss the need? We can prove otherwise. We can take this opportunity to prove just how close we are. All it takes is a bit of time and some heart.

There are so many ways that you can show how much you care. Global programs such as Red Cross and the Salvation Army bring financial assistance and bulk items to those in need.

For those who can't give money, what options are available? A local drive has been established at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in West Lafayette, on County Road 50 West. We are collecting used clothes, personal and household cleaning supplies, nonperishable food, bottled water and baby supplies that will be sent to affected areas in New York and New Jersey.

Webster defines champion as one who does battle for another's rights or honor. What kind of champion are you?